Malik vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English American

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Malik Rank #430

Damon Rank #456

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Malik or Damon more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Malik and Damon mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Malik and Damon boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.